New Library Laws: 2002

The following New York State legislation was enacted in the year 2002 on the subject of libraries.

Chapter 491 (S.6748A)

Sponsor: Senator Saland

Relates to creating the Hudson Area Public Library.

Chapter 382 (S.7524A)

Sponsor: Senator Skelos

Authorizes the establishment of the Hewlett Harbor library funding district.

Chapter 380 (S.7489A)

Sponsor: Senator Skelos

Authorizes establishment of North Valley Stream, East Franklin Square, North Malverne and North Lynbrook library
funding districts in the town of Hempstead, county of Nassau.

Chapter 374 (S.7153B)

Sponsor: Senator Skelos

Provides for the establishment of the Mill Brook library funding district in the town of Hempstead, county of
Nassau.

Chapter 338 - (A.11111A)

Sponsor: Assembly Member Glick

Authorizes the Dormitory Authority to construct and finance a new library and research center for the Center
for Jewish History, Inc. The project will house the archives and collections of 4 major Jewish institutions including
the American Jewish Historical Society, Leo Baeck Institute, Yeshiva University Museum and YIVO Institute for
Jewish Research.

Chapter 290 (S.6168)

Sponsor: Senator Balboni

Makes the Great Neck Library eligible for financing by the Dormitory Authority for the construction and renovation
of facilities.

Chapter 288 (S.5715A)

Sponsor: Senator Johnson

Makes the Lindenhurst Memorial Library eligible for financing by the Dormitory Authority for the construction
and renovation of facilities.